Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills

PLEASE NOTE:

Our Vernon Hills office has moved to a new suite in the same building.

We are now in Suite #150.

Situated in the heart of Vernon Hills, Cherry Hill Counseling is conveniently located to serve the families of Vernon Hills and surrounding Lake County communities. The Cherry Hill – Vernon Hills office, in Hawthorn Business Park on Lakeview Parkway, is located less than a half-mile from Hawthorn Mall and right across the street from the scenic Century Park . Our office provides the best of both worlds: convenient access and also a place to retreat from the busyness of life to begin your healing journey.

Our treatment team at Cherry Hill – Vernon Hills is composed of experienced and trained clinicians specializing in working with individuals and families affected by substance abuse and addictions, trauma, and adolescent/family problems. This team of clinicians also provides specialized care for women’s issues including mood disorders that affect women across the reproductive life span. The Vernon Hills team enjoys working with couples and marriages to assist couples with exploring, understanding, and changing relational patterns that cause distress in the relationship and in the home. See the list below for a more expanded version of all of the treatment specialties provided at this location.

Clinicians at Cherry Hill – Vernon Hills are available to see clients 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday.

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Clinicians at this location:

Dr. Keith V. Bjorge is a clinical psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience. He has experience and passion working with troubled marriages, teen and family related problems, chemical addictions, and mood disorders. Dr. Bjorge earned the Master of Arts and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

Diane Geiser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, couples and families. Diane is a highly skilled clinician who can work with clients in identifying goals and change strategies that promote growth. She also has experience conducting wellness seminars with corporations and executives.

Karen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has experience counseling teens, adults, couples, and families. She is trained in multiple therapeutic approaches and is highly trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is scientifically proven to help struggling couples. Her focus is on developing rapport with clients and using strength-based approaches to facilitate healing and change.

Leslie Scofield, MSW, LSW, CADC is a Licensed Social Worker who has worked in the field of substance abuse for over 15 years. Her practice ranges from children to adults, and focuses on trauma, grief and loss, family issues, and addictions. She is passionate about working with groups. Leslie is also retired from military service, which informs her clinical perspective.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Schaefer has experience working with adults, couples, teens, families, and groups. Michelle has a diverse background of work experiences in people-helping fields. Michelle strives to create a secure client-therapist alliance in order to support people as they navigate life challenges and heal relationships.

Lydia Klassen received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University. She has experience working with interpersonal issues, emotional regulation, grief, trauma, and addiction. Lydia strives to develop safety in the client-counselor relationship as she journeys with clients toward greater freedom in their lives. She has a particular interest in couples, families, and third-culture kids.

Dr. Benjamin L. Michaels is a psychotherapist and post-doctoral fellow who provides therapy and completes psychological evaluations. He earned both his M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He primarily works with adolescents and adult clientele. He also has experience with domestic violence and substance abuse.